Marla
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Laila Ibrahim:
WHY did you put the fictional speech in the book of Susan B Anthony? ON what basis, just to fit your story line? On what did you base that?
Laila Ibrahim
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(view spoiler)[Hello. Thanks for your question.
I put in that conversation based on historical facts about the tension between those advocating for universal franchise, for women suffrage and for black male suffrage. You may want to read African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote to learn more about those tensions. I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect there despite those tactics.
(https://www.amazon.com/African-Americ...)
I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect despite those tactics.
( https://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Justic...)
I'm a huge fan of Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to accomplishing something large and important that has been a blessing in my life. I'm interested in the mistakes and compromises people make to accomplish their goals. I think it's best for us to understand that our ancestors--especially the great ones--were complicated, imperfect human beings--just as we are.
Laila (hide spoiler)]
I put in that conversation based on historical facts about the tension between those advocating for universal franchise, for women suffrage and for black male suffrage. You may want to read African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote to learn more about those tensions. I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect there despite those tactics.
(https://www.amazon.com/African-Americ...)
I found it striking that Ida B. Wells spoke so highly of Susan B. Anthony--so obviously there was a lot of respect despite those tactics.
( https://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Justic...)
I'm a huge fan of Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to accomplishing something large and important that has been a blessing in my life. I'm interested in the mistakes and compromises people make to accomplish their goals. I think it's best for us to understand that our ancestors--especially the great ones--were complicated, imperfect human beings--just as we are.
Laila (hide spoiler)]
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Gail Herndon
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Laila Ibrahim:
A wonderful book. I read it straight through and am anxious to read your next one. I have read several similar books on the fate of slaves and their children in the ante-bellum south and I deeply appreciate the fact you gave Mattie and her family freedom and reunited them with Lisbeth at least superficially. I hope you will write many more?
Shirley Garmon
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Laila Ibrahim:
I absolutely loved both the Yellow Crocus and Mustard Seed. I have already purchased your other two books to read next. I found myself getting confused with all the characters in Mustard Seed so I made a list of them and how they are related. I think that would be helpful to include in the book/Audible version. I read thru Audible so maybe this is already in the book? but just thought I'd suggest it. Keep Writing!
The Happy Library
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Laila Ibrahim:
Hi Laila, thanks 4 getting back. So looking forward to part 3! I have moved forward with Maddie & Lisbeth's story since leaving this message & glad to go back to see how Lisbeth's family have been coping since she made that huge decision about her future? I am based in the UK and much prefer audio as I can listen while I work. And yes, I do hope the same narrator is available to read, she's amazing!
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